Exam 5: Anxiety,Trauma-Related,and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders

Which of the following is an example of how a phobia may develop?

An individual who suffers from panic disorder might become anxious about climbing stairs,exercising,or being in hot rooms because these activities produce sensations similar to those accompanying a panic attack.In psychological terms,what have the exercise and hot rooms become?

Mr.Jones suffers from a severe case of obsessive-compulsive disorder.His symptoms have not responded to either medication or psychological therapies.As a last resort,his therapist suggests the possibility of a psychosurgical procedure.What is this procedure called?

Discuss panic disorder,including symptoms and causes.Explain the concepts of biological vulnerability and generalized psychological vulnerability and their contributions to the development of this disorder.

In Barrett and colleagues' (1996)research of children with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD),they found that after using a certain type of treatment,95 percent of the children no longer met the criteria for a GAD diagnosis.What type of treatment did they use?

For months,Greg has been plagued by worries as he drives to work.He thinks he forgot to lock the door,close the windows,or turn off the stove.Often,he returns home and double-checks the house before he can rid himself of these worries.Which of the following describes Greg's worries?

A friend stated that when she went to a clinic,she had to spend 30- to 60-second sessions shaking her head from side to side,spinning in a chair,tensing all her muscles,hyperventilating,or breathing through a narrow straw.What is she receiving treatment for?

Studies have found that individuals with panic disorder may be more susceptible than others to the anxiety-reducing effects of alcohol when they are experiencing panic-like bodily sensations.Which of the following might this finding explain?

"Something might go wrong,and I'm not sure I can deal with it,but I've got to be ready to try." Which aspect of anxiety does this statement reveal?

What area of the brain is most often associated with anxiety?

Discuss the genetic factors involved in anxiety disorders.Cite current research into the neurobiology of anxiety and panic and the role of the CRF system and other brain circuits.

At what age does social phobia usually begin,and when does it end?

In Japan,what does the anxiety syndrome termed taijin kyo fusho involve?

Mandeep had a panic attack while he was asleep last night.What sleep event was Mandeep MOST likely experiencing when the attack occurred?

Which of the following treatments teaches the person with obsessive-compulsive disorder that no harm will result if they do not perform the ritual?

Compare and contrast obsessive-compulsive disorder with the other anxiety disorders.Define the terms "obsession" and "compulsion" and give examples.Explain how they are related to each other (i.e.,why and how compulsions often develop after obsessional thinking develops).

Darrel is a Vietnam veteran.He wakes up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat due to dreams in which he relives his most frightening war experiences.He refuses to talk about the war with anyone and is constantly fidgety and "on edge." He is unable to enjoy himself or develop intimacy with friends or romantically.What disorder does Darrel appear to have?

Even though phobias may interfere with an individual's functioning,only the most severe cases come for treatment.Why?

What did the Heinrichs and colleagues (2006)cross-cultural study of social phobia find?

Which physiological measure consistently distinguishes individuals with generalized anxiety disorder from nonanxious normal subjects?